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OSU vet college helps dogs find their feet Rehabilitation clinic at Small Animal Hospital keeps busy rehabilitating canine patients By Kat Kothen
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When yellow lab Lani had to get knee surgery, her owner Wendy McLroy was worried Lani’s time as a working dog was up. But that was two-and-a-half years ago, and 8-year-old Lani is still going strong, working wilderness search and rescue. She even recently started doing urban search and research. “I wasn’t sure if after the surgery she could come back, but with the rehab, she has been able to keep doing it,” McLroy said. Lani’s a longtime patient of the Small Animal Hospital in the Oregon State University College of Veterinary Medicine. After her surgery, Lani stayed at the hospital for a week; for a month she did rehabilitation twice weekly. Nowadays, Lani comes in to the rehabilitation clinic only once a month. The main activity that Lani gets to do at the clinic is walk on the underwater treadmill. This allows her to get exercise with less weight on her
joints. In addition, the water adds Hospital doesn’t stop at the underresistance. Sarah Smith, rehabilita- water treadmill. They also have a tion technician, said that 10 minutes large pool for animals that need to of walking in the pool is equal to build more muscle. In addition to about a 20 or 30 minute walk on land. water-based therapy, the clinic has “The treadmill helps with proper laser therapy. The laser treatment involves using gait and proper use of the muscles,” lasers to reduce inflammation of tisSmith said. Being in the water helps dogs, like sue and help with nerve problems. Lani, become more aware of their Telly, an 8-year-old pit bull, receives laser treatments to help with lumbar legs. sacral disease, which is a disease of Lani loves the treadmill. McLroy the spine. The hope is that the laser said that if Lani could figure out how, treatments will help enough that she would put herself in the tank. Telly doesn’t end up needing back Smith said she see usually sees surgery. about 12 to 14 dogs per day, but Research is also being conductthat an upwards of 20 dogs could be ed in the rehabilitation clinic. The seen in a day. Dogs go to rehab for clinic has a force plate that allows orthopedic injuries, researchers to see weight problems how much weight and neurological is on each paw of problems. Smith The treadmill the animal. This has also seen dogs technique can be helps with proper for sports-related to gauge recovgait and proper use used reasons, such as ery. There is also dogs that do agility of the muscles. research into the courses. usefulness of certain Not just dogs Sarah Smith supplements. have experienced Rehabilitation technician Smith described the benefits of the a research project that just finished Kat kothen | THE DAILY BAROMETER underwater treadmill; cats, goats and its pilot program. The project comeven guinea pigs have made use of it. Safety comes first for Telly, an 8-year-old pit bull receiving laser treatment See VET | page 4 Rehabilitation at the Small Animal for a back injury. The goggles protect his retinas from the laser.
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Cheryl Strayed, author of ‘Wild: From Lost to Found on the Pacific Crest Trail’ comes to OSU
Students create OSU’s first bioethics society; group focuses on scientific controversies By Chris Correll
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It’s not often that a New York Times best-selling author comes to the Oregon State University campus to talk about his or her novel and experiences, but that’s exactly what Cheryl Strayed plans to do. Strayed will talk about her book “Wild: From Lost to Found on the Pacific Crest Trail,” Thursday, Jan. 15, at the LaSells Stewart Center. Doors open at 6:30 p.m., and the talk is free and open to the public. Her book was recently adapted into a film starring Reese Witherspoon. “It’s not very often you can hear someone with so much national fame speak on campus, and for free,” said
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Writer Cheryl Strayed will be at OSU to discuss her experiences and her novel“Wild: From Lost to Found on the Pacific Crest Trail.” Shelly Signs, director of university events. “Why wouldn’t you take the opportunity to hear a New York Times’ best-selling author tell about the experience? The fact that you can get her autograph afterwards is a bonus, too.” Signs added that this is a major cultural opportunity for the Corvallis community, especially with the event being free.
“Cheryl spoke at the University of Buffalo and tickets were up to $34 per seat for her lecture,” Signs said. “For the Corvallis community — wow, what a great cultural opportunity. It feels like a gift we as a university can give to our community and a nice benefit of living in or near a college town.” Strayed was at the 72nd Annual See STRAYED | page 2
In an era when modern science is outpacing government’s power to regulate it, arguments about ethical practice have become a common source of controversy. What’s considered a breakthrough to some may have troubling implications for others. From stem cell research to genetically modified food, the fear of backlash from stating opinion keeps many people silent. Last term, a handful of seniors decided to foster conversation among students by establishing something to get the talks going. Their solution: the Oregon State University bioethics society, which held its first meeting Jan. 13. Similar to the Socratic club, the bioethics society has a core of philosophic discussion with a specific focus on scientific advancements. Matt Kaiser, microbiology senior and a founding officer, said the group was formed “out of a need” to promote “continued dialogue outside
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of the classroom” on sensitive topics. “It’s not that there’s necessarily a right answer,” Kaiser said. “It’s just the fact that there are questions that need discussion. We are a science university. We live in a world that is full of scientific innovation and technology, especially in medicine. You can’t just sweep these things under the rug and say ‘just because I don’t know about it, I shouldn’t care.’” OSU has large pre-med, pharmacy and engineering populations whose future work will likely be affected by issues of bioethics. The university’s curriculum does include a biomedical ethics course — PHL 444 — taught by Courtney Campbell. The class, according to Kaiser, regularly fills up. Campbell is also the club’s faculty adviser. The bioethics society is intended as a non-partisan group. Biochemistry senior Evan Firsick described club meetings as a censor-free environment where debaters “don’t feel ostracized.” Its activities allow students to openly discuss their views. “A lot of people look at bioethics and think it’s something that doesn’t concern them or impact their lives, but in reality, any of these subjects, science-related or not, has some See BIOETHICS | page 2
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Multiple violations A Benton County Sheriff’s Office officer performed a routine traffic stop on Highway 99W after allegedly witnessing a driver commit a traffic violation. The officer logged that after he had identified the driver, dispatch informed him that the driver’s license was suspended for a prior misdemeanor. According to the officer’s log, the driver provided a breath sample that reportedly indicated a 0.14 percent blood-alcohol level. The officer proceeded to cite the driver for failure to drive within a lane and driving uninsured, then arrested the driver for driving while suspended and driving under the influence of intoxicants.
determined that she was unsafe to be operating the bike. According to the log, the officer determined that her blood-alcohol level was 0.19 percent and arrested her for driving under the influence of intoxicants.
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A BCSO officer reported that he pulled over a man he recognized as having suspended driving privileges. Sunday, January 11 The officer logged that he confirmed the man’s identity with dispatch and asked the driver why he was driving Around 2 a.m. Sunday, a BCSO with a suspended license. The man officer stopped a bicyclist for alleged allegedly told the officer, “I am just failure to have proper lighting for being stupid” and was on his way her bike. The officer logged that from to pick up a friend. The man also his interactions with the woman, he allegedly confessed that there was a
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“partially full” syringe of heroin in the trunk of the car. The officer logged that a backup officer arrived to secure the vehicle and take the man into custody, where he was booked for driving with a suspended license.
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Drinking and biking: According to Bikeleague.org, Oregon law defines bicycles as vehicles. Therefore, all legal restrictions on operating a vehicle under the influence of intoxicants apply to bicyclists as well. This also places Oregon bicyclists under the same mandates that require all drivers of vehicles to come to a complete stop at stop signs and other traffic control devices. According to statistics from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 28 percent of people killed while cycling had some measurable amount of alcohol in their system. Included in that percentage are the 24 percent of cyclists who had a blood-alcohol content of at least 0.08 percent, which is the legal limit.
A woman contacted Corvallis police to report what she interpreted as a suspicious person. According to Corvallis Police Department logs, the woman told officers that she and her friend had been walking near Northwest 9th Street when two men driving in a white Ford Explorer allegedly started following the woman and her friend. The woman allegedly reported that the men tried to convince the woman and her friend to join the men “to get drunk with them or get in the car with them and leave.” The women reportedly refused the men and the men eventually left. The woman was able to provide a license plate number in case there are reports of similar incidents.
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DISCOVERY lecture: Cheryl Strayed When: Thursday, Jan. 15 at 6:30 p.m. Where: LaSells Stewart Center, Austin Auditorium How much: Free and open to the public
STRAYED n Continued from page 1 Golden Globe Awards in Beverly Hills with Witherspoon Jan. 11. “I think it’s interesting to hear writers talk about their creative process as opposed to just giving a reading,” said Karen Holmberg, an associate professor of English and program liaison for the School of Writing, Literature, and Film. “It helps give the audience some insight into some of the challenges of writing their stories. For writing stories, it’s a great opportunity to learn about process, and it’s also great insight into how the project evolved.” “Wild: From Lost to Found on the Pacific Crest Trail,” tells Strayed’s story as she hiked 1,100 miles along the Pacific Crest Trail from Tehachapi Pass, Calif. to the Bridge of the Gods and the Eagle Creek Pacific Crest Trail in Oregon. The book reached No. 1 on the New York Times Best Seller List and is a selection in Oprah’s Book Club 2.0. This is one of three novels Strayed has written. “I think that this memoir is particularly relevant to college age students,” Holmberg said. “(Strayed) was only 22 when her mother died and she started her adventure. I think it’s relevant to this age group, and I know from my own experience that students at OSU are incredibly complex beings with a variety of experiences. I think it’s great to see how you can take a painful life experience and turn it into something beautiful.” Strayed’s talk is part of the DISCOVERY Lecture Series at OSU. The lecture series connects students and the university with “prominent scientists, acclaimed writers and key policymakers,” according to the series’ webpage. “The OSU Foundation is partnering with the Provost Office to bring speakers like Strayed to campus this year,” said Molly Brown, senior director of communications and stew-
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ardship at the OSU Foundation. The OSU Foundation helped bring award-winning New York Times columnist Nicholas Kristof to campus for a talk in October 2014. “I’m eager to hear her and hear more about her story, and it’s also been wonderful to see how enthusiastic alumni and friends are about her visit and how eager people are to come to campus and hear her speak,” Brown said. “I think a lot of people have read the book and seen the movie, but there’s no substitute though for hearing her story directly from her.” Brown added that the OSU Foundation has another lecture scheduled for April 13, when ABC News’ Chief Health and Medical Editor Richard Besser will speak. Abigail Erickson, news reporter news@dailybarometer.com
impact on how you live,” Firsick said. In addition to learning viewpoints, debates are meant to help express them effectively. “Another aim for this club is to provide an avenue for people to develop those discussion skills. If you apply something after you’ve learned it, it’s a lot more meaningful,” said Roy Almog, a senior in exercise and sport science. Almog said the society will also be working on campus and in Corvallis to encourage membership. “It’s education, then application and community outreach,” Almog said. “That’s how we’re gonna plan each term. That’s the fun part — having people come in and talk, doing lectures, just being a club and promoting that club unity.” As seniors, Kaiser, Almog and Firsick’s leadership roles in the club will be brief. For now, they plan to make the bioethics society as successful as possible before passing the torch to underclassmen. Potential members do not need to be any particular major. Students in any field are invited to join. Members currently number close to 40. Club leaders have stated that if more students apply than expected, they intend to adapt rather than add a designated capacity. During its initial period as a ratified student organization, club management is being distributed equally among the founding members. Elections for club president and other official positions will be held spring term.
Calendar Thursday, Jan. 15 Meetings Baha’i Campus Association, 12:30pm, MU Talisman Room. The Light of Unity - A discussion.
Events Beaver’s Digest, 5-8pm, MU Basement. Launch Party for Beaver’s Digest Magazine. Student Health Services, 4:30-7pm, Tebeau Hall, 1351 SW Washington. Tebeau Hall Same-Day Clinic Ribbon Cutting and Open House. Learn how to schedule appointments online, clinic tours, snacks and giveaways.
Friday, Jan. 16 Meetings Student Organization Resources for Community Engagement (SORCE), 10-11:30am, MU 221/Board Room. SORCE Committee Hearings. Student Diversity Budget Board, 9-11am and 1pm, MU 211. Open Hearings. FY16 budget presentations. 9am - Centro Cultural Cesar Chavez, 10am - Ettihad Cultural Center, 1pm - Native American Longhouse.
Events Gaming Club at OSU, 8pm, MU Ballroom. It’s Beavers vs. Ducks in this 3-day gaming marathon! Reservations required.
Saturday, Jan. 17 Events Center for Civic Engagement, 7:50am, MU Horizon Room. Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service 2015.
Monday, Jan. 19 MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. HOLIDAY UNIVERSITY CLOSED
Wednesday, Jan. 21 Meetings Gaming Club at OSU, 7pm, MU 222. Dixon Recreational Sports, 9-10am, Dixon Rec. Conference Room. Recreational Sports Board Meeting. ASOSU House of Representatives, 7pm, MU Lounge. Weekly meeting.
Thursday, Jan. 22 Events Campus Recycling, SSI, Waste Watchers, 5:30-7:30pm, OSUsed Store (644 SW 13th St.). January Repair Fair - Bring your broken items and volunteers will help you learn how to repair your belongings!
Friday, Jan. 23 Meetings Student Organization Resources for Community Engagement (SORCE), 10-11:30am, MU 221/Board Room. SORCE Committee Hearings. Student Parent Advisory Board, Noon, Barometer Conference Room (120 MU East/Snell Hall). FY16 Open Budget Meeting.
Monday, Jan. 26 Meetings Waste Watchers, 5:30-7pm, Gilkey 104. Weekly meeting - Help plan and get involved with waste reduction events, education and outreach!
Thursday, Jan. 29 Meetings Baha’i Campus Association, 12:30pm, MU Talisman Room. Empowering Children and Youth - A discussion.
Friday, Jan. 30 Meetings Student Organization Resources for Community Engagement (SORCE), 10-11:30am, MU 221/Board Room. SORCE Committee Hearings.
Monday, Feb. 2 Meetings Waste Watchers, 5:30-7pm, Gilkey 104. Weekly meeting - Help plan and get involved with waste reduction events, education and outreach!
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New wolf confirmed found near Southern Oregon By Jes Burns OREGON PUBLIC BROADCASTING
PORTLAND — Wildlife officials in Oregon say a new wolf is roaming the wooded hills near Klamath Falls. It’s in some of the same territory staked out by OR-7, the famous wandering wolf. Over the past month, wildlife biologists have found wolf tracks and a trail camera captured a partial image of a wolf in the southwest Oregon Cascades, near the border with California. Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife’s Michelle Dennehy says the wolf is not member of the newly-designated Rogue Pack, which is tracked by GPS collar. “The area that this wolf is using is actually within an established Area of Known Wolf Activity for the Rogue Pack, OR-7’s pack. That’s
the wolf that went to California,� she said. “But data from OR-7’s collar shows they have not been using this area recently.� In addition, Dennehy says OR-7’s un-collared pups are too young to have left the pack. The confirmation of a new wolf, or possibly wolves, in south-central Oregon is positive news for Rob Klavins, a field coordinator with Oregon Wild. “We know that there are probably more wolves out there just the ones that can be documented, but Oregon still has a pretty small, fragile recovering population,� he says. The area where the wolf has been confirmed is protected by both the state and federal Endangered Species Act. Klavins says there’s a still a lot of habitat in Oregon that can support wolf populations.
Wolves are slowly beginning to move in to places like Southern and Eastern Oregon. Just last month, the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife confirmed regular wolf traffic in another new area south of Pendleton. Officials designated the region an “Area of Known Wolf Activity� after the tracks of two wolves were documented in mid-December. ODFW officials are currently working up similar documentation for the sightings in the Klamath Falls area, providing a map and resources to local communities to help avoid conflict. “That allows us to coordinate with any livestock producers in the area. To let them know where the wolf might be and things that they might do to reduce any risk of problems with the wolf,� says ODFW’s Dennehy. The Oregon Cattlemen’s Association advo-
cates the use of lethal force against wolves that kill livestock. The Jackson County Stockmen’s Association did not return a request for comment, but the Capital Press reports the group is mobilizing to tap into a state compensation fund in case of livestock depredation. Dennehy says ODFW has received no reports of wolf conflict in the region where it was sighted. Not much is currently known about he new wolf – including its sex, age or origin. It’s also unknown if the wolf will remain in the area long term. Oregon Wild’s Klavins says finding a new wolf separate from the Rogue Pack in Southern Oregon is a big step forward in recovery. “It gives an indication that things are maybe better than we hoped that they would be,� he said.
Uber fines in Eugene now top $118,000 Marcus Mariota leaving Oregon EUGENE — The city of Eugene’s fines against Uber now top $118,000, and the ride service company will go before a city hearing official on Feb. 2 to contest the allegation that it is operating without the required license. The hearing will begin at 10:30 a.m. in the Saul Room of the Atrium Building, 99 W. 10th Ave. The hearing is open to the public, but there will be no public testimony. An attorney representing Uber filed the appeal on Nov. 26. The city requires any vehicle that transports a passenger for money — including pedicabs, shuttles and taxis — to obtain a “public passenger vehicle� license. Companies that operate at least one of those vehicles also must obtain a license. City officials began fining Uber on Nov. 17 after the company failed to apply for the license despite repeated reminders from the city that the company is subject to the requirement. The ride service had racked up $118,000 in fines as of Monday, the city said Wednesday. The city is fining Uber $2,000 per day, city spokeswoman Laura Hammond said. City rules places a number of restrictions on public passenger vehicles and compa-
nies, including setting the fares, requiring the vehicles to have commercial auto liability insurance, records of vehicle service be kept, having vehicles inspected by a commercial garage once every six months, and keeping records of complaints. The city rules define a public passenger vehicle company as “any business which operates one or more public passenger vehicles regardless of who owns the vehicles operated.� Uber’s attorney maintains the code does not apply to Uber, because Uber does not own or operate the vehicles. Instead, passengers use an Uber application on their cellphones to communicate with individual independent drivers, who own and operate their own vehicles. For connecting passenger to driver, Uber takes a slice of the fare, however. The city is looking at amending its taxi code to address an Uber-type business arrangement. “While the city firmly believes that its current public passenger vehicle code requires companies like Uber to obtain a public passenger vehicle company license, the proposed amendments will specifically require companies that connect, or attempt to connect, a prospective passenger to a vehicle for hire by providing a digital or software application scheduling platform or service, such as Uber,
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to obtain a license. The proposed code amendments also more clearly authorize the use of smartphone applications as a way to calculate fares,� Hammond said Wednesday. Uber began operating in Eugene-Springfield on July 23. The conflict in Eugene is among scores worldwide as Uber has expanded its service. In one of the more dramatic developments, police in Cape Town, South Africa, earlier this month impounded 33 vehicles driven by Uber drivers, in a dispute over what type of permits the drivers needed, news services reported. In South Africa, drivers for Uber need an operating license under national law, said Alon Lits, Uber general manager for Durban and Johannesburg. But individual South African cities have called for Uber drivers to have different subcategories of the license. In Cape Town, after several months of discussion with Uber, city officials decided late last year that the drivers need a metered-taxi license. Drivers have since had trouble obtaining that license because of requirements they submit a business case and other issues, Lits said. Uber continues to operate in Cape Town, and some of the impounded cars have already been released, Lits said. Drivers of the impounded cars faced fines of $128, Bloomberg News reported.
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Salem couple dies following crash By Alisha Roemeling STATESMAN JOURNAL
SALEM — The second of two victims has died after being struck by a pickup truck on Market Street NE last week. Longtime Salem residents Michael Crossland, 64, and Christine Crossland, 63, were taken to the Salem Hospital on Jan. 6. following a crash that left the couple in critical condition. Rich Derfler, 61, of Lake Oswego, a longtime friend of the Crosslands, said that Michael died around 2 p.m. Friday, Jan. 9. Mark Glyzewski, a spokesman for Salem Hospital, confirmed Wednesday that Christine had also died. Derfler described the Crosslands as inseparable. “They were extremely close,” Derfler said. “They did everything together.” Rich and his wife, Janet Derfler, last saw the Crosslands during Christmas time when they exchanged gifts and actually spoke about dying together. “We talked about this at Christmas,” said Derfler. “They wanted to go together, gardening shovels in hand.” According to the Salem Police Department, the couple were walking along Market Street NE in foggy weather when they were struck by a brown 1986 Ford pickup truck making a left turn into the Shilo Inn parking lot at 3304 Market NE around 5:30 p.m. Jan. 6. The driver, Phillip Carver, 46, of Salem, was in the center turn lane traveling west on Market Street waiting to turn left when he saw a break in traffic and made his turn, according to the police
department. The couple were struck by the pickup and were taken to Salem Hospital. Derfler said Wednesday that Christine was the ying to the yang in the couple’s relationship. “Chris would never finish and entire meal,” Derfler said. “She would always give the rest of her food to Mike. We just always knew that was going to happen when we ate together.” Christine was described by Derfler as a caring woman. She loved art, showed compassion for animals, and spent as much time as possible in her garden. Derfler remembered Michael as a gentle soul. “He was the most gentle, kindhearted man I’ve ever known,” he said. “In the 35 years I knew him I never heard him offend anyone or even raise his voice. He was an incredible person.” Rich and Janet shared more than 30 years of friendship with the Crosslands, going on trips, taking walks, talking over dinner and sharing wine. Derfler said Tuesday that the couple were known for how much they walked, often walking to the store on a daily basis to purchase groceries. The Crosslands spent the majority of their marriage in their northeast Salem home according to Derfler who estimates they were married around 1975. The couple did not have children. “The sad part about it is that we weren’t able to see them before they died,” said Derfler. “Once they’re in the ICU visitors are pretty restricted. We just wanted to have some closure, and show our support.” Funeral services for the couple have not yet been arranged.
NORML opens new chapter in Portland By Kevin L. Harden PORTLAND TRIBUNE
PORTLAND — Portland is getting is its own chapter of the National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws — NORML. The new chapter was announced Wednesday, Jan. 14. Russ Belville, Portland NORML’s executive director, says the new group will complement an existing statewide chapter — Oregon NORML — but could push a
little harder for issues important to Portland-area cannabis customers. There also are chapters in the Willamette Valley and the North Coast (a subchapter). “The state affiliate has to react to statewide issues and rural voters,” Belville says. “It’s going to be more conservative. We feel we can go a little further in Portland than we can in other parts of the state. They’re not going to swing for the fences like we can in Portland.” NORML, a Washington, D.C.,
nonprofit, has for more than 40 years represented the interests of adults who use marijuana. The organization’s Portland chapter is its first in the city. “While Oregon approved of commercial marijuana legalization with the greatest margin of any state, over 56 percent of the vote, most districts in Portland passed Measure 91 with votes in the 70 percent to almost 90 percent range,” Belville says. portlandtribune.com
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between the child and the pet, and saw improvements in the pets’ physical health. The staff at the rehabilitation clinic keep busy. Lyn Smith-Gloria, a public information specialist for the College of Veterinary Medicine, said that the rehabilitation clinic is usually booked with appointments from seven in the morning to seven at night. “We are fundraising now. We need to expand our facilities because it’s in such high demand,” Smith-Gloria said. Kat Kothen, associate news editor news@dailybarometer.com
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After a successful weekend against its rivals, the Oregon Ducks, Oregon State women’s basketball looks to continue its record-best season against Washington State. The Beavers (14-1, 4-0 Pac-12) wiped the floor with the Ducks (8-7, 1-3) in both their meetings last weekend, taking the first match 70-37, and the second 77-48. In their games against the Beavers, Oregon focused defensively on taking away the 3-point shot to attempt to stifle Oregon State’s high production from outside. But because of the Beavers’ strong inside game, they exploited the Ducks in the point when they focused on the outside shooting. “Oregon gave up a lot of threes until this past weekend, and then they chose to stay out on us,” said head coach Scott Rueck. “Maybe Washington State does the same.” Washington State (10-5, 1-3) is currently 11th in the Pac-12 for 3-point percentage defense, so it is an area that the Beavers should look to exploit even if the Cougars attempt to pressure the outside. “That’s one of the advantages we have right now as a program: we’re strong inside and we’re strong outside. As the game goes, we’re going to have to determine what they’ll take away, and be ready to take advantage of the opposite,” Rueck said. The Cougars play a unique zone defense that the Beavers have experience against — with a veteran team — and having seen them three times last season.
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“If you’re not ready for the way they play their zone, it can really mess with you, but this is now becoming a veteran team that is familiar with Washington State,” Rueck said. “Our advantage is the way we know how to dissect it; I think we know what their weaknesses are and how to attack them,” said junior center Ruth Hamblin. The Beavers focused hard this week in practice against the zone defense and found the gaps through quick passing and ball movement. They are hoping to get the ball down to the post for one-on-one, or a quick kick out pass for the open three. “Our inside-outside game is going to be important for this game. Hopefully they will sag in on me and then I’ll kick it out and our 3-point shooters are going to be ready to fire,” Hamblin said. If the outside doesn’t work, Oregon State has additional plans. “They have a few gaps that we’re hoping to see in their zone, and then if we can work it down to Ruth it’s pretty hard to stop her once she’s at the X and her back is to the basket,” said sophomore guard Sydney Wiese. One thing that Washington State is very good at defensively — in their style of defense — is producing steals. They are currently second in the Pac12 in steals, and first in turnover margin, but they are only eighth in assist to turnover ratio, whereas the Beavers are first in that category. “They have a pretty athletic team See WOMEN’S HOOPS | page 6
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Saturday, the women’s track and field team will get their 2015 schedule underway when they head to Seattle to take part in the all-day Washington Preview. The Beavers will look to build on last year’s results with the return of several Beaver standouts. Senior sprinter Allie Church will look to con-
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tinue setting school records when she participates in the 60 meter dash. Last year at the UW Preview, Church set a school record during preliminaries when she clocked a time of 7.71. Her time was good enough to pass record holder Robin Richards’ time of 7.85. Richards had See TRACK | page 6
After what has been an up and down season for the Oregon State University women’s swim team, the Beavers will look to get back to winning Swimming Friday when they Who: OSU vs. UCLA host UCLA at the Where: Osborn Osborn Aquatic Aquatic Center Center. When: Friday, The Beavers Jan. 16 @ 5 p.m. have only managed four team wins so far this season compared to eight losses. The lack of positive numbers in the win column has not stopped the Beavers from having impressive numbers individually, though. Junior distance free swimmer Sammy Harrison will look to continue her dominance in the 1,650-yard freestyle and 500yard free. In her last meet against Arizona State, Harrison took first in both events and in the 1,650-yard free, managed to clock a time that was 15 seconds faster than justin quinn | THE DAILY BAROMETER the next best swimmer. Harrison has Junior distance swimmer Sammy Harrison prepares for a heat against See SWIMMING | page 6 Liberty at Osborn Aquatic Center Oct. 10.
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1. No. 9 Oregon State
(14-1, 4-0 Pac-12) The Beavers retain the top spot after overwhelming the Ducks in back-to-back Civil Wars. With a spotless conference record, and with their only loss all season being from a top-10 team, the Beavers are playing as well as pretty much any team in the nation. As such, they’ve been rewarded in the polls for their play. The Beavers are ranked No. 9 in the nation, which is the highest the program has ever been ranked.
2. No. 14 Arizona State
lead, but a pair of late free throws gave them the 46-43 victory. The Trojans forced 15 Utah turnovers, and lead the Pac-12 in steals per game with 11.2
7. Washington State
(10-5, 1-3) The Cougars have three conference losses after beginning Pac-12 play with games at Arizona State against California and against Stanford. All those games have been losses. It will get worse before it gets better, as the Cougars play the Beavers Jan. 16 at 6 p.m. in Gill Coliseum. The Cougars are led by two players in particular: Junior guard Lia Galdeira (19.2 points per game) and senior guard Tia Presley (18.9) are the second and third-highest scoring players in the Pac-12.
(15-1, 4-0) Matching the Beavers stride-forstride, the No. 14 Sun Devils just finished off their rivalry weekend with two blowouts of their own. Arizona State beat Arizona 88-41 on the 8. UCLA road, then beat them 71-54 at (7-9, 3-2) Like USC, the Bruins swept the home for the team’s 10th and mountain states, where Utah gave another 11th consecutive victories. They’ve yet to battle. The Utes were only trailface a ranked opponent, however, so the Sun ing by two points with 14 secDevils have yet to really be tested. They face onds remaining in the game, California and the 13th ranked Cardinal this but UCLA came out with the weekend, so the tests are coming for ASU. 49-46 victory. The Bruins only have one game this weekend, and it’s against 3. No. 13 Stanford (12-4, 4-0) Speaking of The Cardinal, the rival Trojans. Stanford is currently on a six-game winning 9. Oregon streak. As well as Stanford played this year, (8-7, 1-3) The Ducks lost to the Beavers by this is still somewhat of a down 33 and 29 points in the two scheduled Civil year for it, relatively speaking. After Wars this year. Clearly the dominating the Pac-12 for decades, second-best team in the state, The Cardinal had trouble pulling the Ducks are about where away from both Washington and they were a year ago at the same point in the Washington State last weekend. The Huskies season. The Ducks are led by junior forward led as late as 4:07 remained in the second half Jillian Alleyne, who averages 16.3 points per of last Friday’s game, while the Cougars took game. She is the nation’s leading rebounder The Cardinal to overtime. Their game against with 15 a game. the Sun Devils Sunday will be telling.
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4. Washington
(13-3, 2-2) The Huskies have two conference losses already, but the losses were to Arizona State and Stanford, so they get a bit of a pass. The team probably isn’t an elite team just yet, but sophomore guard Kelsey Plum sure is an elite player. Plum is the nation’s second leading scorer with 24.8 points per game, and she averages 3.3 rebounds and 3.8 assists. The Huskies will play against the Beavers Sunday in Gill Coliseum at 5 p.m.
(6-9, 0-4) It had to be a tough weekend for the Utes, who lost back-to-back games by just three points to UCLA and USC. The Utes have lost four in a row since conference play started, but there is still plenty of time to salvage the season, especially with back-to-back games against Colorado looming.
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and a lot of quick guards, so it’ll be a challenge for us,” Wiese said. Ball control and turnovers will be key in this showdown. Oregon State has struggled some earlier in this season with high pressure defenses and turning the ball over. “That’s becoming a strength of ours; we are averaging 13.8 turnovers a game this year,” Rueck said. “I’d say it’s an area we have really grown. They do try to turn you over, but I’m hopeful that we’ll execute well against it.” Having home court advantage will help with handling pressure situations. The Beavers have had a tough away schedule in preseason and started inconference play with three of their four games away. justin quinn | THE DAILY BAROMETER “It is so nice to be back in Gill and have people cheering Junior forward Deven Hunter looks for an open teammate to for us while we’re playing,” pass the ball to during the Beavers’ win against the Ducks in Hamblin said. “Playing in Gill is Gill Coliseum Jan. 9. obviously the best, and you’re at home so you’re relaxed.” “It was nice to get in a rhythm of practicing here knowing that you’re not getting on a plane for awhile,” Rueck said. “It seemed like the team was rejuvenated last week. We took care of business so far and now we have to protect our home court again this weekend.” In order to protect their undefeated record at home defensively, Oregon State will eliminate the Cougars’ main offensive threats: their two guards. “Definitely shutting down their two main scores — they are very talented offensively — so I think playing tendencies with them and then taking away everyone else,” Hamblin said. The Beavers defend their undefeated record this Friday at 6 p.m. against the Washington State Cougars. Sarah Kerrigan, sports reporter On Twitter @skerrigan123 sports@dailybarometer.com
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held the record for the event since January 1977. Another rising Beaver athlete who will look to improve is junior thrower Rachel Picknell. Picknell came in first of nine during the UW Preview last year in shot put, recording a distance of 39-10 ½. Senior jumper Kaitlyn Mason will also be looking to improve on last year’s stats when she participates in the long jump and the 60 meter dash. Mason’s time of 8.50 in the 60 meter was good enough for 6th place, and her distance in long jump of 15-7 was good enough to tie for eighth out of 35. After completion of the Washington Preview — the Beavers will have a week to prepare before heading back on the road to Pullman, Wash. to take part in the all-day WSU Open.
dominated throughout the season notching six wins in the 500 yard freestyle so far this season and a staggering seven wins in the 1,000-yard free. Harrison will need to continue her dominance if the Beavers hope to have any chance against the Bruins on Friday. UCLA is currently 6-1 overall, with a 2-1 Pac-12 record. The Bruins sit ranked No. 10 overall in the Women’s Swimming and Diving CSCAA Coaches Rankings. They are flawless on the road, having not lost a meet when away from home yet. The Beavers will have a chance to break that stat and turn their season around when they face UCLA Friday at 5 p.m.
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he theme for this year’s Oregon State University Martin Luther King, Jr. celebration is “Ordinary People, Extraordinary Change.” The celebration began this week and will continue to Jan. 23, and includes a wide variety of events: talks, panels, movie showings and workshops. In his time, Martin Luther King, Jr. stood as a towering pillar of change, put pressure on the powers to move toward a solution and succeeded in shifting the nation toward change. Even though this served as a big step toward equality, given the events of 2014 — Ferguson and Eric Garner — it was not the end of the road. If these events indicate anything, it is the fact that our nation still has a long way to go in order to shift and maintain self-evident truths. Themes like this help to motivate people to change and counter the excuses of folks not stepping up to help others. Such logic is often rooted in feeling too small to be able to make a difference. As a society, we need to make a difference together, and that starts when we make them as individuals. Sometimes all it takes is one person standing up and saying “enough is enough” for a discussion to occur, a law to be reconsidered or a march to fill the streets. These next few weeks need to be celebrated; the events should be attended by any who desire to learn and expand their perspectives. Historical remembrance is fine and dandy when everyone celebrates and achieves goals. Sadly, this is still not the case for civil liberty. This celebration is a call to action. More must be done. It demands that we don’t accept the social norms we have been raised with, and that we challenge them body and soul. We as a student body and community should put everything we can into these upcoming weeks — through participation and commitment. Through these events, we can remember the unsung heroes of the past, celebrate their triumphs and learn by their examples. We have the opportunity to learn the tools by which we can educate others and motivate change. It will take time, energy and understanding before equality is available for all. We have seen just how tenuous an old amendment determining freedom of the press can be in modern times. But if we take the opportunities presented before us, learn from the past and use the power we have as individuals, we have the ability to make the world into what we wish it to be.
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o you eat when you are stressed, happy, bored, frustrated, lonely or studying? Do you ever feel like you eat when you’re not hungry? With the abundance of food options around us and the pressure of school, eating is often a mindless task. When we eat too little or not at all, we get hangry — hungry and angry — and can’t focus. Eating too much or making poor food choices can be associated with feelings of guilt. Food is essential to our lives. We need to consume calories to gain energy. However, many people have a negative relationship with food, using it for emotional comfort and security. When emotions or stress drive our eating behaviors, we tend to make impulsive choices. Mindfulness ultimately emphasizes two main areas: awareness and non-judgment. Awareness is our thoughts and feelings in the present moment. For this we need to learn to pay attention to our body and ourselves. Mindfulness also focuses on acceptance without judgment. If we apply mindfulness to our eating behavior, we focus on being aware of our eating habits in a caring and non-judgmental way. It is not a new concept by any means, but simply suggests that you bring attention to when you are hungry or full and to eat without distractions.
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Ask Dr. Fit Beginning to eat mindfully takes a little effort but not time. Learning to recognize when you are hungry and thirsty is important, especially if your day is filled with classes, work and studying. When you eat, be aware of how your body is feeling and whether it’s full or not. It usually takes about 20 minutes for the stomach and brain to communicate the feeling of fullness, so eating slowly can be helpful. If you aren’t able to slow down, try eating half of your food and taking the rest to go. Wait 20 minutes and reassess if you are hungry for more. This not only aids with portion control but also helps you recognize your physiological hunger triggers. The other day in class, my student was eating a pop tart. As I walked by he said, “Don’t look at what I’m eating, it’s bad.” My response was “No judgment. Eating is about moderation.” We need to begin realizing that food is food. Stop thinking that there are ‘good’ and ‘bad’ foods. Sure, some foods are better for you than others. But having a treat every once in a while is just what this doctor orders. It’s all about moderation. With that being said, once in a while should really mean occasionally or not very often, perhaps every
couple of days or every week. Think of it in terms of a 90/10 rule- — 90 percent of the time, eat what your body needs while the other 10 percent, consume what your body or mind wants. Begin looking at food as something you consume for nourishment, satisfaction and enjoyment instead of a judgmental or guilt-filled coping mechanism. Mindful eating will entail paying attention to your body and stop multitasking while you eat. Ultimately, eat when you are hungry, stay hydrated and listen to your fullness cues. Of course we want our diet to focus on nutrient dense foods like fruits and vegetables, whole grains and low fat protein. Don’t judge yourself or others about food choices, but rather eat with the idea of moderation. Sometimes that’s a hamburger and other times it’s steamed broccoli, grilled fish and brown rice. Learning to listen to the body as you eat may take effort, but allows you to begin to change your love-hate relationship with food. t
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hen you’re browsing the dimly lit aisles of the grocery store, are you checking the labels of your produce? That label is really important and has been a topic of significant debate, lobbying and policy reform. Remember that failed GMO bill you voted for or against November 2014? Measure 92, the Oregon Right to Know initiative was defeated, but lots of money was spent promoting and fighting it. But it’s not just GMOs that cause these labels to be important. Ever look at the country of origin? You’d be surprised how many agriculture food products you buy at Walmart or Safeway are produced from outside the U.S. That’s right, we are selling international products here in the U.S. while local and domestic produce is nowhere to be seen. Technically that isn’t a fair argument, as many commodities in those and similar stores are American in origin. However, many of the items we buy hail from Mexico, Peru, Chile and even parts of Asia. Don’t get me wrong; I support the big box companies like Walmart and large grocers like Safeway and Kroger, but I support the little guys too. When possible, I try to buy local. It doesn’t always cost more, either. Plus you get to reap — pardon the Ag pun — the benefits. According to sustainablecorvallis. org, “for every $100 spent at a locally owned business, $45 goes back into the local economy.” That’s a higher percentage than what local Girl Scouts get from cookie sales. Not to mention, when you buy from a “Mom and Pop” business, you are not helping a board of directors or slew of investors get rich. Instead you help a family put food on the table, pay off a mortgage or a student pay for college. I know, the box stores and grocers aren’t the enemy; they are just trying to stay competitive in the retail market. However, only $13 of every $100 spent at a chain store stays in the community. Let’s not forget that buying local is sustainable. Purchasing food from locally owned business decreases transportation costs, reduces the use of underpaid labor and rewards those who are not outsourcing jobs. Remember that country of origin sticker? The U.S. or domestic products do benefit American farmers and working families. But what about the international produce? The U.S. Department of Agriculture estimates that 85 percent of the seafood eaten in the United States is imported, and depending on the time of the year, up to 60 percent of fresh produce is imported. That’s more than $100 billion dollars worth of agricultural products. Many farms and food supplies from outside the U.S. don’t follow the strict USDA and Food and Drug Administration regulations required of domestic goods. While each shipment is checked when it arrives in U.S. ports of entry, not every box, barrel or crate is examined. According to the Centers for Disease Control, between 2004 and 2014, 49 See CHRISTENSEN | page 8
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PORTLAND — Oregon’s education establishment was the big winner, and human services and Gov. John Kitzhaber’s targeted spending on education priorities were the losers, in the two-year plan unveiled Wednesday by the Legislature’s chief budget writers. Sen. Richard Devlin of Tualatin and Rep. Peter Buckley of Ashland, both Democrats, proposed a state school fund of $7.24 billion, up almost $600 million from the current two-year cycle that ends June 30. Kitzhaber had proposed about $6.9 billion for the fund, from which Oregon’s 197 school districts draw the lion’s share of operating costs. Many teachers, administrators and board members argued that the lower amount was insufficient for them to maintain programs. Kitzhaber says if Oregon is to make progress toward its goals of graduating all students from high school and 80 percent of them moving on to college or advanced training by 2025, the state needs to put more money in programs advancing those priorities. The higher amount in the legislative budget assumes $220 million for the cost of full-day kindergarten, which schools will start this fall. That budget also proposes more state support for community colleges and state universities. “Our goal is to move education forward in all parts,” Buckley told reporters in the presentation. The state school fund is the largest single chunk of the budget. The proposal was contained in the framework drawn up by Devlin and Buckley, known as the “co-chairs’ budget,” that will guide the Legislature’s budget committee in deciding how to spend more than $18 billion from the tax-supported general fund and lottery proceeds. This is the earliest in years that the framework has been unveiled. “That’s an amazing accomplishment in this day of dysfunctional governments across our country,” Senate President Peter Courtney, D-Salem, said in a statement.
Next steps Unlike the governor’s budget, which is presented as a single document, lawmakers approve spending bills for individual agencies within the framework, and do not vote on a single budget. “There are still 10,000 different decisions that still have to be made,” Devlin says in reference to the details of agency budgets that are reviewed by subcommittees. All those budgets have to be signed by the governor. Kitzhaber, in a statement released after the presentation, avoided an argument with the legislative budget writers. “I commend the co-chairs for the work they have done this early in the year to put together this framework. It is an important starting point,” Kitzhaber says.
“I want to make sure that at the end of the day, the final budget provides the mechanisms for our rural communities to grow their economies and ensures that Oregon has an education system that allows all of our children to reach their full potential and makes sure we are taking care of our most vulnerable citizens.” But Senate Republicans came to the defense of Kitzhaber’s education and public safety proposals. Sen. Chuck Thomsen, R-Hood River, says the legislative plan gives short shrift to the governor’s priorities, particularly in school-to-work programs and improved instruction in science, technology, engineering and math. “They may believe their education budget is adequate, but kids and teachers in classrooms across Oregon continue to feel the pressure,” Thomsen says. “Without meaningful investment in career education and STEM programs, our students will fall behind.” Sen. Jackie Winters of Salem, the top Senate Republican on the budget committee, says Kitzhaber’s budget contains money for local communitycorrections initiatives that the legislative plan slashes. “We’re disappointed that this budget violates the agreement made in 2013 to fund justice reinvestment grants supporting community corrections initiatives,” Winters says. “While the governor honored the agreement in his budget, this proposed 65 percent cut will place a greater burden on our local public safety organizations.”
Differing allocations The legislative budget also proposes $535 million in state aid to Oregon’s 17 community colleges districts, up from the current $465 million and the $500 million proposed by Kitzhaber. The legislative budget proposes $635 million in direct support for the seven state universities, which received full autonomy last year. That amount is up from the current $521.5 million and the $593.7 million proposed by Kitzhaber. Much of the money for those increases will come from the $800 million Kitzhaber proposed for a variety of education priorities, such as early childhood and learning, reading skills improvements, high school and college completion, and school-to-work programs. “We believe a number of the priorities that have been pointed out in education … are very important,” Devlin says. The legislative budget proposes $60 million, Devlin says, “to begin to look at how those investments will be made, but not making any decision on the divisions between those various items.” Kitzhaber had proposed formula shifts to carve out about $120 million of the $800 million. Some officials raised concerns about a proposal to reward districts based on their movement of students out of English-learning programs. Devlin says the legislative budget assumes no formula shifts, but proposes $34 million to assist districts with state grants for the education of higher-cost students with disabilities.
Future forecasts If future revenue forecasts project more money available in the next two years — there will be two more forecasts before the start of the budget cycle July 1 — Devlin and Buckley say they want to boost the state school fund by $20 million more, community colleges and state universities each by $15 million more, and early childhood programs by $10 million more. The biggest chunk for restorations, however, is $40 million for human services, which Devlin and Buckley shaved by $140 million in their framework. Additional add-backs if more money become available are $30 million for public safety, and $15 million for economic development and natural resources. “All of our subcommittees are going to face a challenge,” Devlin says. Democrats outnumber Republicans in both chambers, but Democrats do not have the 60 percent majorities required to pass revenue-raising measures without at least one Republican vote in the House. Although some agency budgets assume fee increases, the legislative budget plan envisions only a continuation of a 50-cent-per-bottle on state liquor sales. The top House Republican on the joint budget committee, Rep. Greg Smith of Heppner, says Republicans will resist general tax increases to raise more money. “We know that passing a state budget that pays our bills and delivers essential services to Oregonians will require bipartisan cooperation,” Smith says. “However, we will not support tax increase proposals that hurt working families, small businesses and rural communities.”
Greater bond capacity In a related development Wednesday, the State Debt Policy Advisory Commission was informed that around $1 billion in new debt capacity would be available to lawmakers in the next two-year cycle. Laura Lockwood-McCall, director of the Oregon Treasury’s debt management division, says debt service payments for current and likely bonds are projected at 3.5 percent of the tax-supported general fund. That amount is below the 5 percent threshold that is standard. Legislators will set limits on various bonds as part of the 2015-17 budget. But in addition to building projects for state universities and community colleges, there are proposals for $200 million for seismic reinforcement in public schools and $200 million for similar work at the Capitol in Salem. “We have a lot more (than $1 billion) in requests, and the Legislature will be sifting through those requests, trying to determine what the highest priorities are and what the prudent level of bonding is,” says Devlin, who is one of the five commission members. The commission is expected to vote Jan. 22 on the limits it will recommend to lawmakers.
Does God Exist?
A debate on this age old question The Socratic Club at Oregon State University
The Socratic Club presents a debate free and open to the public. Thursday, January 15, at 7PM in Milam Auditorium (OSU) Featuring Dr. Michael Shermer of Chapman University and Fr. Lucas Laborde of St. Patrick Catholic Church in Portland presenting divergent views.
Dr. Michael Shermer is the Founding Publisher of Skeptic magazine, and Presidential Fellow at Chapman University. Dr. Shermer received his Ph.D. in the history of science from Claremont Graduate University. He has authored many books, including Why Darwin Matters: Evolution and the Case Against Intelligent Design.
Fr. Lucas Laborde is the pastor of St. Patrick Catholic Church in Portland. He earned his M.A. in Philosophy at the Universidad del Norte Santo Tomás de Aquino, Italy, and studied Theology at San Carlos Borromeo Seminary in Rosario, Argentina. Fr. Laborde also spent five years as a Campus Minister at the OSU Newman Center.
For more information please visit groups.oregonstate.edu/socratic/facebook.com/socraticclub or contact Braden Anderton, President andertbr@onid.oregonstate.edu Gary Ferngren, Faculty Advisor gferngren@oregonstate.edu Accommodation requests related to a disability should be made to the above contacts.
Critics, supporters turn out to discuss proposed propane terminal By Steve Law
incidents, he said. The company has consistently avoided any talk about potential “blast zones” should propane erupt in flames, as has occurred in some frightening oil train accidents. But when pressed by planning commissioners Tuesday, the company’s local project manager Eric Dick said modeling during the last two years indicated a potential blast zone with a 300-yard radius, though that’s a generic estimate and a more precise study of the Portland project is needed. Hayden Island residents, who have been researching propane explosions elsewhere, cited fears of a two-mile blast zone, which could affect thousands of residents. “It’s a ticking time bomb in the middle of a very special place,” said David Red Thunder, who lives on Hayden Island. In response to concerns that Portland would be abetting a major increase in carbon emissions in Asia, Anderson said he “understands” that 50 to 100 percent of the propane would be used to produce plastics, replacing the use of oil. One of the more intriguing aspects of propane is its use as a so-called transitional fuel, because it has a lower carbon footprint than coal or oil, until renewable energy can supplant it. “If you’re going to be successful in the battle against climate change, we’re going to need transitional fuels,” said Curtis Robinhold, the deputy executive director of the Port of Portland. The school bus fleet serving Portland Public Schools has switched from diesel buses to propane-powered buses, he said, cutting air emissions and reducing the carbon footprint. “We should want that in Asia as well,” he said. But many people in the audience Tuesday had just come from a demonstration against the project before the hearing. Many spoke passionately against the use of “fracking” to extract the natural gas in Alberta from which the propane would be derived. Carbon emissions from fracked natural gas are just as high as from coal, because so much of the gas escapes into the atmosphere, said Scott Schroder, an organizer for Portland Rising Tide. Schroder said he led a civil disobedience campaign for the group months ago in Eastern Oregon, blocking highways being used to transport equipment destined for use in the Canadian Tar Sands where fracking is commonplace. He said it would be much easier to mobilize such protests against a propane terminal in Portland. Even if the project is approved, Schroder warned the Pembina folks in attendance, “I will make it really, really hard for you.”
PORTLAND TRIBUNE
PORTLAND — About 300 people turned out Tuesday for the first public hearing on a proposed half-billion-dollar propane terminal in North Portland. Canada-based Pembina Pipeline Corp. hopes to build one of the most expensive capital improvements in Portland history on an empty parcel in the Port of Portland’s Terminal 6, just across the Columbia Slough from West Hayden Island. Pembina would transport the compressed propane in liquid form in trains of 100 cars or more from Alberta, Canada, to the Port, where it would be stored in two giant tanks up to 150 foot tall on the shore of the Columbia River. Pembina touted its safety record and some $12 million a year it will pay in local property taxes, along with $250 million in local purchases. Environmentalists and Hayden Island neighbors cited fears about propane explosions, and expressed alarm about Portland contributing to higher global carbon emissions once the propane is used in Asia. After taking three hours of testimony, with dozens of people still waiting to comment, the Portland Planning and Sustainability Commission decided to schedule another session on March 17, when a final vote on the project may occur. At issue is a pipe of about 50 feet that would ferry the propane from shore-based tanks to ships docked at Berth 607. That segment of the project would take place in an environmental zone, over the shoreline, and a pipeline carrying hazardous material would require a city code amendment. Though the pipe is a relatively small part of the project, the zone change is the issue that many critics are hanging their hat on to fight the project. The city of Portland should not be party to sending Canadian fossil fuel exports to Asia, said Bob Sallinger, conservation director for the Audubon Society of Portland. “We need to be leaving carbon-based fuels in the ground.” Pembina, aware its proposal has engendered significant opposition from environmentalists and neighbors, announced a package of sweeteners as the hearing began. The company pledged to improve the shoreline habitat, to buy “green power” to offset its massive electricity purchases, and agreed to hire local union workers. Pembina’s dedication to safety resulted in no lost work days for its entire work force last year, said Harry Anderson, the company’s general counsel. The company also transported 3.1 million gallons of propane to Portland last year without any
CHRISTENSEN n Continued from page 7 outbreaks and 5,348 illnesses were linked to imported food from 15 countries. Nearly 45 percent of the imported foods causing outbreaks came from Asia. Mexico, Peru, Chile and Ecuador accounted for 15 percent of outbreaks. The FDA has increased its environmental assessments to determine the causes of outbreaks. The CDC, FDA and USDA will continue to work together to prevent foodborne illness and stop harmful products from entering commerce, but consumers of international produce remain more susceptible to disease. Many stores like Safeway, Whole Foods, Target and Walmart do go out of their way to support the farmers who provide their produce. They also source a large percentage of their foods from local farms. That can’t be overlooked. Next time you go shopping, think about where your grocery money goes. t
Gregory Christensen is vice president of the agricultural executive council at OSU. The opinions expressed in Christensen’s columns do not necessarily represent those of The Daily Barometer staff. Christensen can be reached at forum@dailybarometer.com.